Simple Definition of contact lens

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contact lens

noun

plural contact lenses
: a thin piece of round plastic that is worn on the eye to improve vision
She wears contact lenses more often than glasses.

called also contact

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“Contact lens.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/contact%20lens. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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